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Ultraman

Generation I

Alien Zarab in Ultraman

Another alien that planned to take over Earth, a man from Zarab claimed to be the friend of humanity. The science patrol thought he was peaceful because, he wiped out a poison mist that was killing people in Japan. Alien Zarab knew that this was his chance to strike, since, he had the element of surprise. Before he could do anything, he captured Shin Hayata , who was spying on him. He commanded Hayata to hand over the beta capsule. Hayata refused to give into his orders. Later on, Ultraman appeared over the city and started destroying it! The next day, there was a council meeting, with Zarab present. He insisted that the science patrol should attack Ultraman if he returns, Zarab was secretly trying to frame Ultraman but, nobody else realized that, except for Hoshino. He said that Ultraman would not do that. But, the science patrol had to attack Ultraman. Later that night, Ultraman began his rampage. Hoshino found Hayata in a building. Hayata was freed. Then he became Ultraman! The science patrol realized the first one was an impostor. As the fake ultra tried to escape, Ultraman shot the Specium Ray at him. It was really Zarab all along! After Ultraman fought Zarab in a long fight, Ultraman killed the evil alien, thus, ending his invasion.

Trivia

Alien Zarab's name is actually the word "Brother" pronounced backwards, as Zarab claims himself to be an elderly brother to the humanity.

Furthering this, in a magazine featuring an unused concept of Alien Mefilas holding a conference with other aliens, Zarab's name was romanized in English as 'Therrob', a more literal translation of its name being Brother spelled backwards.

The voice in the english translation for Zarab is a lot stronger and deeper.

Generation II

Zarab II

A few months later, Alien Zarab was "resurrected" along with Kemur Man Ⅱ and Baltan Ⅲ as Alien Zarab Ⅱ (ザラブ星人二代目Zarabu Seijin Nidaime?) by Alien Mefilas. Mefilas did not want to use violence so he made the aliens disappear. They were only a presentation of his power.

Trivia

Zarab II is rather pale compared to the somewhat colorful original Zarab. His head is completely silver and his body is darker.

This Zarab (like the other two aliens) was not resurrected. It was a second one created by Mefilas' ship in order to trick the people of earth that it was the original revivied.

The Alien Zarab created by Mefilas constantly sucked in breath through it's mouth hole, the only incarnation of Zarab known to do this.

This Zarab is mistakenly refered to as Therrob (II)

However, Therrob is actually an anagram for the word Brother which makes sense as the original Zarab claimed himself to be the elderly brother to humanity, also the name Zarab is said to be the word "Brother" pronounced backwards.

Ultraman Mebius & The Ultra Brothers

In the film Ultraman Mebius & Ultraman Brothers, Alien Zarab has formed an alliance with fellow aliens: Alien Temperor, Alien Guts, and Alien Nackle in order to kill Ultraman Mebius and release U-Killersaurus and Yapool from the seaside of Kobe. After Temperor was destroyed by Mebius, Zarab was sent to take care of "Phase 2" of the plan. After kidnapping Aya Jinguji (Mirai/Ultraman Mebius's human disguise's close friend) as well as both poisoning and paralysing Mirai, Zarab transformed into Imitation Ultraman Mebius (にせウルトラマンメビウスNise Urutoraman Mebiusu?) and attacked the city of Kobe. Luckily, Mirai transforms into Ultraman Mebius again and after a long battle, manages to destroy Alien Zarab using Mebius shot . However, Zarab managed to complete phase 2 before dying and left Mebius weak enough for Guts and Nackle to attack Mebius.

Trivia

This incarnation of Alien Zarab is a lot more muscular than his old form.

Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: Never Ending Odyssey

This Alien reappeared in the series Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: Never Ending Odyssey. In this series, Alien Zarab is portrayed as a moronic, and comedic character who steals useless Battle Nizers for unexplained reasons. He does however manage to kidnap Haruna (the female member of the ZAP SPACY crew) and disguises himself as her to masquerade as her to the rest of the ZAP SPACY crew members, but fails miserably and comically when he cannot cope with the simple life of humanity, mistaking insignificant terms for danger. However the real Haruna returns and Zarab is exposed as the fake. However before the ZAP SPACY can take action, Alien Zarab transforms into Imitation Ultraman and becomes more of a threat to the ZAP SPACY crew. However, after a short and comedic battle against Rei's Gomora and a vengeful Haruna, Alien Zarab's true form is revealed. Hurting and humiliated, Alien Zarab flees from Planet Hammer never to bother anyone ever again.

Trivia

The anatomy page that Zarab stumbles upon lists several organs as 'Medusa,' 'Misery,' 'The Cat with Nine Lives,' and 'Greedy Neighbors.' It is unknown whether this is a case of random English insertion to make the page look impressive, or whether the organs unique to Zarab were literally named that.

Ultraman Mebius Side Story: Ghost Rebirth

Alien Zarab's hand, grabbing the Giga Battle Nizer

Although not seen in full body, Alien Zarab's hand is shown grabbing the Giga Battle Nizer in the end of the series, foreshadowing when he gives it to Belial in Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle.

Zarab as he appears in Ultra Galaxy: Mega Monster Battle Legend The Movie

In the film, Alien Zarab (as Imitation Ultraman) attacks two guard Ultras and frees Ultraman Belial from his prison. After revealing his true identity, Alien Zarab gives Belial the Giga Battle Nizer in hopes of the two forming an alliance. Instead, Belial betrays and kills Zarab and heads to M78 to attack the other Ultramen.

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Powers and Abilities

TBA

Alien Zarab was popular among fans because he was the first alien to have a form which imitated that of the series' respective Ultra. Yet, he was the first to have disguised himself as multiple Ultras. The original Ultraman is slightly taller than Imitation Ultraman though statistics shown they were similar in sizes. However, several comparisons can be identified to differ the imitation from the real one. Among them are:

Original Ultraman

His eyes are a bright white, his chest had red markings, his ears are rectangle-shaped and his feet are just like white boots.

Imitation Ultraman

Imitation Ultraman has larger, pointy eyes which are coloured yellow orange, his chest has black stripes, his ears are triangle-shaped and his feet are pointed at their tips.

Imitation Ultraman

Stats

Height: 40 m

Weight: 20, 000 t

Origin: Planet Zarab

Powers and Weapons

Thick Hide: Imitation Ultraman has a very thick hide, which allows him to withstand strong attacks like the Specium Ray or Gomora's Super Oscillatory Wave.

Specium Ray: Imitation Ultraman can fire Ultraman's Specium Ray.

Ultra Slash: Imitation Ultraman can launch a redish-orange ultra slash from his hands.

Flight: Imitation Ultraman can fly at high speed.

Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends The Movie

Giga Battle Nizer: Armed with the Giga Battle Nizer, Imitation Ultraman can use it for combat purpouses except controlling monster due to lack of Reionyx genes.

Monster Busters Powered

Ultra Zone

Trivia

Sgt. Frog/Keroro Gunso

Copy Robots

The Keroro Platoon possessed robotic copies of themselves called Copy Robots which Kululu made to replace them whenever they took a day off, as well as taking care of the household chores at the Hinata residence. The Keroro Platoon's robotic imitators could not only imitate Keronians (their race) but also other humans.

While imitating a Keronian, the duplicates disguise had a little defect, much like Alien Zarab as imitation Ultramen, they had sharp eyes and witch-like feet. Humans could not see the differince between the robotic Keronians and the real ones, something which in the original Ultraman series portrayed.

Despite being used as replacements, but in one episode, Keroro and his platoon tried to use mass-produced version of these as invasion armies. However the plan backfired and ended up with the impostors replacing the Keroro Platoons (including Mois) and the Hinata siblings. It wasn't until the real Tamama (whom was in vacation before the impostors' takeover) destroyed them and free their captives. Kululu rebuild the Keroro Platoon Double but never intended to use them for malicious schemes again.

A retool of the first Alien Zarab previously released in the 2-pack, This figure does not include his translator device.

Imitation Ultraman (2009)

Release Date: April 2009

ID Number: EX

A reissue of the Ultra Hero Series Imit Ultraman, under the Ultra Monster Series line. The toy was purely identical to the UHEX, however the differences is the eye painted in a single orange color.

Ultra Hero Series

Imitation Ultraman (1990 (?))

Release Date: 1990 (?)

Imitation Ultraman (2000)

Release Date: September 2001

ID Number: EX

An all-new mold (the individually released version from the 2-pack) of the Imitation Ultraman figure, with show-accurate proportions than the previous one.

Imitation Ultraman Mebius (2006)

Release Date: 2009

ID Number: SP

Instead of being a retool of the original Ultraman Mebius figure, the figure of Imit Mebius had taken cues from the original Mebius toy. The differences is the sharp boots, the black stripes & the copyright printed on it's back (this was shared with Chaos Ultraman/Calamity, & Dark Faust.)

Yet another Tamashii webshop exclusive, the new Ultra-Act Imit Ultraman had taken cues from the 2nd version of the Ultra-Act Ultraman. Unlike it's first Ultra-Act, he does not include his beam weapons. But instead he comes with a Hoshino mini figure (which strangely matches the show's prop), and the Ultra Shower effect for the 2nd Ultra-Act Ultraman figure.